What the papers say – January 18

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What the papers say – January 18

The papers offer a variety of news on Thursday with Grenfell, Calais and PFI deals making the headlines.

The Daily Mail leads with the headline “Le stitch-up!” as it reports on Theresa May’s pledge of tens of millions of pounds to strengthen Britain’s border controls in France. It describes the loaning of the Bayeux Tapestry from Normandy to Britain as a “sweetner” in part of the deal.

PFI deals have come into criticism in the Guardian, which says “taxpayers will be forced to hand over nearly £200bn to contractors” under the deals for at least 25 years. It also leads on residents in a privately-owned high-rise block with the same cladding that was used on Grenfell Tower possibly being forced to pay millions for replacement panels to be installed.